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Black Past

Black Past: Toussaint L'overture

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article gives an accounting of Toussaint L'Overture, freed Haitian slave who was the leader of the revolt against France.
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Website
J. Paul Getty Trust

J. Paul Getty Museum: Jacques Louis David: Empire to Exile

For Students 9th - 10th
The companion website of a major survey of the work of Jacques-Louis David exhibited at the J. Paul Getty Museum in February 2005. The exhibition focuses on the artist's career after the French Revolution, from the mid-1790s until his...
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Curated OER

Eroica: The Napoleon Connection

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a musical review of Eroica and information on its connection to Napoleon.
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Other

Napoleon.org: Bonaparte at Arcole

For Students 9th - 10th
A picture and description of the painting by Antoine-Jean Gros that was done during the Neo-Classic period of art.
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Professional Doc
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: Betsy and the Emperor by Staton Rabon

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Fourteen-year-old English girl Betsy Balcombe and her family have an unusual houseguest: Napoleon Bonaparte, former emperor of France and the most feared man on earth. Once lord and master to eighty-two million souls, now, in 1815,...
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Curated OER

Bonaparte Crossing the Alps / David

For Students 9th - 10th
The companion website of a major survey of the work of Jacques-Louis David exhibited at the J. Paul Getty Museum in February 2005. The exhibition focuses on the artist's career after the French Revolution, from the mid-1790s until his...
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Eagle, the Tiger, and the Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
A very brief discussion about how Napoleon's exploits in Europe affected American shipping and American sailors.
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Us History: Louisiana Purchase

For Students 9th - 10th
Covers two topics related to the growth of the new United States - the Louisiana Purchase and the settling of the Great Plains. How the Louisiana Purchase came about as a result of a decision by Napoleon is explained. The Great Plains...
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: French Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This Fordham University site provides links to various documents that pertain to the French Revolution. (Note: a lot of the content is in French.)
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Website
George Mason University

Gmu: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity: Exploring the French Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed analysis of the French Revolution ranges from the social and political causes that preceded it by a hundred or more years, through the Revolution itself, to the many and varied consequences. Every step of the way, the...
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Unit Plan
The History Place

The History Place: Great Speeches Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place provides a good selection of historical and relatively modern speeches from many English-speaking countries. Each speech is set up in its historic context. Many are available with audio links.
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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Louisiana Purchase

For Students 3rd - 8th
This Library of Congress timeline series discusses the Louisiana Purchase.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: David and the Death of Marat

For Students 9th - 10th
At the height of the Reign of Terror in 1793, David painted a memorial to his great friend, the murdered publisher, Jean Marat. View pictures and read the history behind this painting in this essay.
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Website
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Special Topics in Art History: Seeing America

For Students 9th - 10th
A course on looking at American history through art. Should be cross-checked against smarthistory.org.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Comte De Barras

For Students 9th - 10th
A French Jacobin, born in Province, in 1755, of an ancient family; served as second lieutenant in the regiment of Languedoc until 1775. He made, about this time, a voyage to the Isle-de-France, the governor of which was one of his...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of Waterloo, June 18, 1815

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Battle of Waterloo in present day Belgium. The battle was between the army of the French Empire under Napoleon Bonaparte, and the armies of the Seventh Coalition made up of the Prussian Army under the command of Gebhard von...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Duke of Wellington

For Students 9th - 10th
The first holder of the title was Arthur Wellesley, who defeated Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Empress Josephine

For Students 9th - 10th
The first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. She later became the Empress of France. She was born on June 23, 1763 and died on May 29, 1814.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Josephine

For Students 9th - 10th
The first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, and thus the first Empress of the French.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Maria Louisa

For Students 9th - 10th
The second wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. Born December 12, 1791 and died on December 17, 1847.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Maria Louisa

For Students 9th - 10th
The second wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. Born December 12, 1791 and died on December 17, 1847.
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Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic: Grolier: Lewis and Clark: Louisiana Purchase

For Students 3rd - 8th
A summary of one of the largest land purchases in history, the Louisiana Purchase.
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PBS

Pbs: Louisiana Purchase: April 30, 1803

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS site provides images of all pages of the original Louisiana Purchase, with a transcript.

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